axel bearing maint

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  1. wedge542

    wedge542 Light Load Member

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    How often do you do any maint on trailer axels like grease or ck for loose bearings, and for those with wet bearings do you ever have to add any, mine are grease type.
     
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  3. jason6541

    jason6541 Road Train Member

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    I change hub oil once yearly use lucas hub oil, even my steer axle, grease filled hubs with semi fluid grease once a year as well, check wheel bearing end play with a dial indicator and set .01-.05 of an inch, i do it every brake change as your almost to that point so might as well go the extra step and do it right. Clean the bearings and inspect and reassemble, never have had a spindle burn up and have never had to do a wheel seal on the road. Cheap insurance rather than watching your tandems pass you up and smash a car killing someone. I'm sure several others will say this is unnecessary but i do my own maintenance and it gives piece of mind
     
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  4. Alaska76

    Alaska76 Road Train Member

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    PM is never unnecessary when the end result is safety and reliability. Peace of mind is priceless.
     
  5. rockyroad74

    rockyroad74 Heavy Load Member

    I jack up all the wheels and get a 4 foot pry bar to check for slack bearings, king pins, tie rods, drag links, and bushings. Check ujoints and carrier bearing too. Measure brakes stroke. Look for dry rotted rubber hoses and chaffed airlines and wires. Do all this 2 or 3 times a year.
     
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